So the story continues…
🏢 At Abhinav's Side
Abhinav entered the office building.
Confident.
Composed.
Focused.
The atmosphere—
Formal.
Quiet.
Serious.
He adjusted his coat.
Stepped inside the meeting room.
And then—
He saw her.
For a moment—
He froze.
His steps halted.
His expression changed slightly.
Like his mind paused before his body.
Her.
Standing there.
Calm.
Composed.
Unshaken.
🌸 At Anushka's Side
She stood at the head of the table.
Professional.
Focused.
In control.
"Let's begin."
Her voice—
Calm.
Clear.
The meeting started.
Papers flipped.
Points discussed.
Decisions made.
Time moved forward.
And finally—
"Deal done."
A firm handshake.
Success.
After the meeting—
The atmosphere softened.
Formal tone faded.
Normal conversation.
Respect.
Distance.
Nothing more.
And then—
Abhinav walked out.
But his mind—
Didn't leave as easily.
🖤 At Shivansh's Side
Some time later—
Aarav's phone rang.
He picked up.
"Ma'am's information is confirmed."
"Okay."
Call ended.
Aarav turned toward Shivansh.
"Bro… I'm going for work."
Shivansh smirked instantly.
"Work… or going to find her name?"
Aarav went silent.
Then replied calmly—
"Work, bro."
Shivansh raised an eyebrow.
"Okay…"
A pause.
Then—
A smirk.
"Her name is Ridhima Khurana."
"Friend of Adya."
Aarav didn't respond.
But a small smile appeared.
And he walked away.
🖤 At Aarav's Side
The car moved through the city.
Silence inside.
Thoughts louder than the engine.
Soon—
He reached a hotel.
Parked.
Stepped out.
Walked inside.
One target.
One file.
One name.
But—
Destiny had other plans.
Because the moment he entered—
He saw her.
🌸 Ridhima
Standing there.
Talking to someone.
A boy.
Face covered with a mask.
Aarav stopped.
His eyes narrowed.
Something inside him shifted.
Jealousy.
Sharp.
Sudden.
Unexpected.
He stepped closer.
Quietly.
Carefully.
Close enough to hear.
🌸 At Ridhima's Side
She smiled warmly.
"Hii bro… how are you?"
"And when are you coming to London?"
The masked boy chuckled softly.
"Silence, bachha… silence."
Then gently—
"First hi… I'm fine."
"And I came today."
He looked around.
"And where are Adu, Anu, Kaashu?"
Ridhima sighed.
"They're busy with work."
He nodded.
"Okay…"
"Then bye, bachha."
"I'll meet your friends."
She smiled.
"Okay bro."
And he left.
But someone was still watching.
From a distance.
Silent.
Still.
Aarav.
His gaze fixed on her.
And for the first time—
His mission felt…
Complicated.
🖤 At Aarav's Side
He took a slow breath.
His thoughts—
Messy.
"So… he's her brother…"
The jealousy eased.
Slightly.
But not completely.
Because the feeling—
Was still there.
Something new.
Something unfamiliar.
Something dangerous.
🔥 Ending Line
"Sometimes…"
"A mission doesn't change the target…"
"It changes the heart of the one who is watching."
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✨ End of Chapter 17
To be continued…
📌 End Note
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